Epinions Recent Reviews for sarahmcd

Above Average for Pittsburgh and for Renaissance

Mon, 4 Feb 2008 22:53:10 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sarahmcd - Renaissance hotels are some of my favorites. They tend to have a little more character and individuality than most hotels. Like most of the others I've tried, the Renaissance Pittsburgh is in a grand, old, downtown building. Its interior is impressive...

Columbia Hilton Garden Inn - A Great Value

Mon, 4 Feb 2008 21:29:57 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sarahmcd - I spent several nights at this hotel and would happily return. To begin with, it is convenient to Baltimore and Washington, yet is not in a congested area, which was a very pleasant discovery. Parking was free and there was plenty of it. I stayed...

Good, but not quite 24-hours good.

Mon, 4 Feb 2008 21:06:03 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sarahmcd - I've been using Moisture 24 Long Lasting Hydrating Cream for about two months now and am on my second or third jar. I am always on the hunt for a good moisturizer. I have very dry, very sensitive skin and eyes. This caught my eye on Avon's...

I'm SEETHING!!

Wed, 26 Mar 2003 15:40:12 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author sarahmcd - I bought several mascaras at the drugstore the other day, and L'Oreal's Superior Longitude was there, with a big yellow sign stating that it was "New!!" so I bought it, despite it being nearly $11 which is several more than I usually pay at...

Less than Perfect

Tue, 25 Mar 2003 17:44:29 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author sarahmcd - Having heard great things about Origins Soufflés, I headed to the counter to find one. Instead I ended up purchasing A Perfect World Intensely Hydrating Body Cream which is a similar consistancy to the soufflés but sounded better to me...

Very Temporary Illuminance

Sun, 23 Mar 2003 01:43:17 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author sarahmcd - I'd heard mixed reviews of Revlon's Illuminance Cream Shadow and I just had to try them myself. I picked up a palette of Not Just Nudes, 4 colors of browns and beiges. I found them at a local Walgreen's, but you can find these at...

Tempting...But Disappointing

Sat, 22 Mar 2003 03:23:33 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author sarahmcd - I picked up 2 of these at Walgreen's as an impulse buy. I thought their subtle shimmer (glittery but not actually big pieces of glitter). There are about 15 color choices, which are not usually all available at one place. I chose Clear Cut...

Gentle as tears...if your tears are highly acidic.

Tue, 18 Mar 2003 22:26:45 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author sarahmcd - Luckily I didn't pay for this, or I would be spitting mad. I received Clinique's Naturally Gentle Eye Makeup Remover as part of a gift with purchase. I was excited to try it, as I do enjoy their Rinse Off Eye Makeup Solvent. This was to...

Sorry, MAC, not interested!

Sat, 15 Mar 2003 23:24:43 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author sarahmcd - Having read the rave reviews on this site and elsewhere, I felt I had to try out MAC's Eyeshadow. I went to Nordstrom to pick out colors, since the online colors are never reliable. There is a plethora of colors to choose from, all split...

Underwear leaves a lot to be desired.

Sat, 15 Mar 2003 20:54:39 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author sarahmcd - I have a love-hate relationship with Origins. Some of their products are amazing while others are overpriced disappointments. This falls into the latter category.

I went to the Origins counter looking for the Underwear for Lids primer,...

Naturally long lashes? No, it's Pro Longlash!

Sat, 15 Mar 2003 20:15:19 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sarahmcd - Anyone who has read a few of my reviews knows that I am always on the prowl for an excellent lengthening mascara. Having tried endless products, I have finally settled, for the most part, on L'Oréal's Lash Out but I can be tempted, from time to...

A Great Love

Sat, 15 Mar 2003 19:21:07 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sarahmcd - I have very dry skin, and am particularly fond of exfoliating, especially in winter months. I just can't stand having dead skin accumulating on me, so I slough it off frequently. Because of this, I am forever in search of the best facial exfoliator...

Soft lips with a light, tasty balm!

Thu, 13 Mar 2003 19:33:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sarahmcd - I was perusing the selection at The Body Shop recently, when I came across the display of the relatively new Lip Butters. The Lip Butters correspond to the Body Butter line, and since I'd heard rave reviews of the Body Butter, I decided I...

4 shadows, 2 application choices, endless variety!

Fri, 7 Mar 2003 17:41:13 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sarahmcd - I've been using Revlon's Wet/Dry eye products for quite some time now. Their eyeliner is my all time favorite, and their shadows are up there too. I own several of the quads (which are about $6 at drugstores), singles, and duos. What I...

$9 for average nails? No thanks!

Wed, 5 Mar 2003 22:03:44 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author sarahmcd - It was Clinique's Bonus Week, so I had decided to buy a few product I'd never tried before. Among those products was Glosswear Nail Enamel. I was a little taken aback by the $9 price, when my favorites (OPI and Maybelline) are below that,...

Surprisingly, no friend to those with dry or dull skin.

Wed, 5 Mar 2003 21:28:22 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author sarahmcd - I don't know why I bought this. I had tried the Skinlights Illuminating Lotion and was terribly disappointed, but I bought this anyway. It will be the last Skinlights product I buy. I was looking for a powder and the ads for this are certainly...

Everything a Student Could Ask For

Sun, 2 Mar 2003 19:38:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sarahmcd - A Little Background

I'm a college student living off of my parents with little money of my own. I needed a new printer, but I didn't feel like wrangling the money out of my parents' wallets, so I used my own money (or credit, if we want to...

Got money to burn and want moist lips? Then this is for you!

Sun, 2 Mar 2003 18:29:19 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sarahmcd - A Little Background Info

Having been a faithful (and addicted) user of Blistex Berry for years, I am slowly branching out into other lip balms in an effort to find the best and hopefully pacify my constant urge to reapply (whether necessary...

Nothing Special

Fri, 28 Feb 2003 22:33:07 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author sarahmcd - What I'm Looking For

My biggest desire in an eyeliner is that it glides on smoothly. I have never had much of a problem with them budging or smearing or anything else. I usually use Revlon's Wet/Dry pencil (I only use pencil), but every...

The Most Impressive Eyeshadow I've Ever Tried!

Fri, 28 Feb 2003 21:55:57 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sarahmcd - The Background

Truth be told, I don't know how I ended up with my Color Intensity Duo. It's called Eggplant, which I believe is discontinued, and I don't remember buying it. I don't normally spend much money on eyeshadows as I really like...

Don't be duped by the colors and promises!

Fri, 28 Feb 2003 21:03:12 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author sarahmcd - I fell for Lancome's marketing. This lipstick claims to be non-drying and enriched with emollients to sooth. It promises to wear for hours and feel fabulous. Since this was exactly what I was looking for, and because the vast color selection includes...

Not at all what I expected, but worth a try.

Wed, 26 Feb 2003 20:45:18 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sarahmcd - I had heard so much about Juicy Tubes, I had to try one. They've won awards in magazines and everyone raves about them. I like tasty/smelly glosses, and I was making a Lancome.com purchase, so I ordered one in Beach Plum. I paid $15.50 for .5 oz...

Keep It Away!!!

Wed, 26 Feb 2003 20:20:26 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author sarahmcd - Rarely to I despise a product as much as Clarins Multi-Active Nuit. I received it as a sample from Gloss.com and ordinarily never would have been aware of its existence. I have never tried a Clarins product, and this is part of their "Line Prevention"...

Mediocre shadow at a high price.

Mon, 24 Feb 2003 23:33:50 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author sarahmcd - Lancome's Color Focus was the second kind of Lancome eyeshadow that I have tried, and will, in all liklihood, be the last. I didn't love Maquiriche, but was drawn to the colors available in Color Focus (you can check the colors out at:...

Dry skin? Try this!

Mon, 24 Feb 2003 22:28:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sarahmcd - I have really dry and sensitive skin, and I hate it when cleansers leave my face feeling tight and dehydrated. I also need my cleanser to remove all traces of dirty and makeup. I had heard that Lancome has a nice line for people with dry skin, so I...